Levis 501 new fit

[snuff_daddy]

heres the measurements for the new jeans i just received..in case someone is curious

31x34

waist: 16"
b. rise: 14"
f. rise: 9.5"
thigh: 12"
knee: 8"
hem: 7"
inseam: 35.5"

 

[Guyute]

snuff, to what degree would you expect these to shrink?

 

[snuff_daddy]

honestly i have no clue i hope not by much

 

[danilo]

Originally Posted by snuff_daddy

heres the measurements for the new jeans i just received..in case someone is curious 31x34 waist: 16" b. rise: 14" f. rise: 9.5" thigh: 12" knee: 8" hem: 7" inseam: 35.5"
Those are nice specs, they fit very well!

 

[AntiHero84]

Painted arcs?

 

[Dedalus]

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

Painted arcs?

Somewhere, the Evisu guy is face-palming.

 

[enarchay]

Originally Posted by enarchay

Couple of questions...

In regards to the 501, I notice that in certain pictures, it looks like the hem width looks pretty wide, whereas in others it is slimmer. I prefer the hem width to be on the slimmer side so the jeans don't go past my shoes. In the pictures where they look slimmer, did the users have them tapered? Or do the hems get wider as the size goes up or something?

How much does it usually cost to have the pants tapered if they are really wide?

And, finally, how much do Levis 501s tend to stretch out after the initial wash, and once they've stretched, can they be shrunk down again without affecting the break-in period? I bought a pair of 501s in my usual size, and they fit perfect after having gotten in the tub with them, but I'm worried that they will become too loose over time.

Anyone?

 

[Robert]

Most denim stretches. My 501s stretch in the waist a little but shrink back up with a soak. Once you determine the size that works for you, you shouldn't end up with stretching that you can't tolerate. I usually get my waist TTS and extra length (2-3 inches).

I think the hem width will look different depending on the waist size you get. I've found that, naturally, my 501s will look skinnier and have a smaller hem if I size down in the waist, and will look baggier and have a larger hem if I size up. Makes sense, no?

 

[Robert]

& for more info: http://501xx.info/blog/501_shrink_to_fit_2/

 

[danilo]

Originally Posted by enarchay

Anyone?

I don't know specifics about 501's, but to have a pair pants or jeans tapered it's like $10-$15 at your tailor

 

[AntiHero84]

Originally Posted by Dedalus

Somewhere, the Evisu guy is face-palming.

Never really had too much love for Evisu.

...but on Levi's? Really?

 

[El Argentino]

Originally Posted by Guyute

Which ones are these exactly again? link to order form?

I ordered the matchstick selvedge...will try to post pics when the come
http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp...194290.3265795

 

[SpallaCamiccia]

I got today my first pair of Levis since I left school

levis 519 skinny leg. Same cut as some Paul Smith red era, 105 euros instead of 240 .


Do you like them ? SF aproved?

 

[snuff_daddy]

Originally Posted by snuff_daddy

heres the measurements for the new jeans i just received..in case someone is curious

31x34

waist: 16"
b. rise: 14"
f. rise: 9.5"
thigh: 12"
knee: 8"
hem: 7"
inseam: 35.5"

i just measured a pair of 32x34 Matchstick Jeans - Kaihara Selvedge

waist: 16.5"
f. rise: 9.5"
b. rise: 14.2"
thigh: 12"
knee: 8.4"
hem: 7.2"
inseam: 36"

 

[sayocean]

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

Never really had too much love for Evisu.

...but on Levi's? Really?

You guys do realize that Levi's painted arcs on to 501s during WWII to save materials for the war effort right? This isn't something new. And i'm sure over time, the paint will chip away, just like the LVC 44s.